I Am Thankful Emergent Reader | Thanksgiving & Gratitude Emergent Book
Help your students build gratitude, literacy, and communication skills with this I Am Thankful Emergent Reader!
This easy-to-read Thanksgiving-themed book is designed specifically for special education, PreK, and kindergarten learners, using simple, repetitive text and clear visuals to support early reading and comprehension.
You’ll receive two versions of the emergent reader to fit the needs of your classroom:
- Illustrated Version – Each page includes simple text and visuals to support understanding and engagement.
- Blank-to-Draw Version – Provides space for students to draw their own pictures to match the text, helping build comprehension, creativity, and fine motor skills.
This resource is perfect for teaching thankfulness, gratitude, and Thanksgiving vocabulary while supporting literacy goals through repetition and sentence structure practice.
What’s Included
- 1 “I Am Thankful” Emergent Reader (pre-illustrated version)
- 1 “I Am Thankful” Emergent Reader (blank-to-draw version)
- 13 pages per book (plus cover)
- Simple repetitive sentences for emerging readers
- Great for small groups, morning work, literacy centers, or independent reading
- Differentiation built-in for multiple ability levels
Skills Targeted
- Reading comprehension
- Sentence fluency and sight word recognition
- Vocabulary development (family, food, friends, etc.)
- Expressive and receptive language skills
- Social-emotional learning: gratitude and thankfulness
- Fine motor and drawing practice (blank version)
Perfect For
- Special Education
- PreK–2 Classrooms
- Thanksgiving and Gratitude Lessons
- Morning Work or Literacy Centers
- Small Group Reading Activities
Tip: Bind or staple pages into mini books for students to take home and share what they’re thankful for!
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